The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS Clerk Exam for recruitment of clerks in various banks. Candidates must understand the IBPS Clerk Syllabus and Exam Pattern thoroughly to prepare strategically for both the Prelims and Mains exams.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment Details 2025
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducted By | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Month | September 2025 (Prelims) |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Final Merit List |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th mark per wrong answer |
| Prelims Marks | 100 |
| Mains Marks | 200 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Prelims Duration | 60 minutes |
| Mains Duration | 120 minutes |
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Note: Prelims is qualifying in nature, i.e., candidates must pass to appear for Mains.
Mains Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Note: Both Prelims and Mains have 1/4 negative marking for wrong answers.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2025 In Detail
1. English Language
- Active & passive voice
- Direct & indirect speech
- Spot the error
- Spellings & detecting misspelled words
- Idioms & phrases
- One-word substitution
- Sentence improvement & shuffling
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms & antonyms
- Cloze passage & comprehension passages
2. Reasoning Ability
Verbal Reasoning:
- Coding & decoding
- Pair formation
- Alphabet & number series
- Mathematical equations
- Cube & cuboid problems
- Blood relations
- Calendar & clock
- Direction & distance
- Syllogisms & logical deductions
- Ordering & arrangement
- Seating arrangement
- Puzzle solving
- Venn diagrams, inequalities, statements & conclusions, cause & effect
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Mirror & water images
- Paper folding & cutting
- Hidden figures
- Figure completion & pattern series
- Classification & analogy of shapes
3. Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system
- LCM & HCF
- Simplification
- Squares & square roots, exponents & roots
- Average, ratio & proportion
- Partnership
- Percentage, profit & loss, discount
- Mixtures & alligations
- Time & work, pipes & cisterns
- Speed, distance & time, trains & boats
- Simple & compound interest
- Pie charts & data interpretation
4. Computer Knowledge
- Computer basics & history
- Hardware & software
- Windows OS
- Internet & its services
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Networking & communication
- Database basics
- Security tools & viruses
5. General Awareness / Financial Awareness
- Current affairs: national & international
- Important days & headquarters
- Central government schemes & policies
- Banking & financial awareness
- Currencies & economic terms
- RBI circulars & latest banking updates
- Budget, finance & economic developments
- International organizations: IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN
IBPS Clerk Syllabus PDF Download
Candidates can download the official IBPS Clerk Syllabus PDF from the IBPS website.
FAQ
- What is the IBPS Clerk selection process?
→ Prelims → Mains → Final Merit List. Prelims is qualifying in nature. - Is there negative marking?
→ Yes, 1/4th mark is deducted for wrong answers in both Prelims & Mains. - Subjects in Prelims:
→ English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability - Subjects in Mains:
→ English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge